Cashew Gift Ideas for Deepavali, Christmas and Year-End in Sri Lanka

Between Deepavali (in October or November, depending on the year) and Christmas and the year-end in December, there's a long stretch of gift-giving. Neighbors, relatives, hosts, colleagues and clients all get something. Sharing food is a big part of how many of these celebrations are marked in Sri Lanka, and cashews are an easy fit: they're something people actually eat, they're easy to share, and they keep well in an airtight container (see our storage guide).

Neighbors and friends: a small pack or two of cashews is a friendly gesture that doesn't feel over the top. Pair a classic with something a little bolder, such as our Classic Roasted Salt & Pepper Cashews with the Deviled Cashew.

Family hosting a gathering: a larger pack to put out for guests is useful. Our Garlic Cashew or Classic Roasted Salt & Pepper Cashews are easy to share around.

Colleagues and your own team: a small hamper for each person is a thoughtful way to say thank you at the end of the year.

Clients and business partners: a well-chosen hamper reflects care without feeling like generic corporate swag. Our corporate gifting guide goes into what works.

The easiest way to make a gift feel personal is to build it yourself. On our build-a-hamper page you choose any items in any quantities and your total updates as you go. A good mix is one familiar favorite, one bolder flavor, and a pack of Cooking Cashew for the cook in the family, depending on what's in stock.

When you build a hamper you can also add a gift note at checkout, which we'll write on a note card and pack with it.

Festive spending adds up quickly, so decide what you want to spend on each person before you start. Use the running total in the builder as you go, and remember a hamper packaging fee is added at checkout and shown as its own line. To compare what individual items cost, our cashew price guide shows every price per kilo.

If you're buying for a team or a client list, there's no minimum quantity on our bulk orders. Tell us the quantity and the occasion and we'll quote you individually, usually within 1-2 business days. Companies often order for year-end well before December, so reaching out in October or early November leaves room to get it right.

The festive weeks are the busiest time to send anything. All deliveries take 5-7 business days to anywhere in Sri Lanka, and you can collect from our pickup point in Kalutara after ordering online. Check our shipping page for the details, and place your order at least two weeks before the date you need it.

Open the hamper builder and start with the person you're buying for, or browse our full range of cashews online. If you want ideas for a particular occasion, our guide to building a custom hamper has more.

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